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Vyvyan Rundgren

October 18, 2022 by Waterford Craft School


Barn Quilt Painting

Vyvyan Rundgren became interested in painted floor cloths (both on canvas and linoleum), which gave a new dimension to her life-long love of art. For eight years she was an instructor at the John C. Campbell Folk School in NC and also taught workshops throughout central Virginia. The painted floor cloth concept expanded to include floor quilts (fabric) and floor pages (paper). Her book, Floor Cloths, Quilts & Pages was released in 2015.

Vyvyan serves as an officer on the Board of Directors for the Art Guild of Greene County. Through the Art Guild and with the support of the Greene County Economic Development & Tourism she founded the Blue Ridge Barn Quilt Project and it has grown to be the largest barn quilt trail in Virginia, now having over 150 artworks on display. She not only paints many of the barn quilts, she also conducts workshops to teach others how to create their own.

Filed Under: 2022, 2023, Instructor, Mixed Media, Painting, Woodworking Tagged With: barn quilt, Gardening, painting, surface design, virginia artist

Jesica Clark

August 25, 2022 by Waterford Craft School


Willow Woven Garden Structures

Jes Clark (they/them) is owner and operator of Willow Vale Farm in Stanfordville, NY. Jes weaves traditional and contemporary functional pieces and the basket forms created are a result of their conversation with each stick of willow. All of their willow is grown without pesticides using regenerative practices and with loving care.

Jes has been teaching weaving just since 2018 but has taught hundreds of students ranging from absolute beginners to experienced weavers looking to refine their craft. They have taught at the Stowe Basketry Festival, for the Northeast Basketmakers Guild, at the New York Botanical Garden just to name a few, and also privately in one-on-one tutorials. To see Jes’s wares, check out their Instagram page!

Filed Under: 2022, 2023, Gardening, Instructor, Weaving Tagged With: garden structures, Gardening, weaving, willow, willow weaver, willowvale farm

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